For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,133 students in 28472, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 166 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 28472, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28472, NC are Columbus Career And College Academy, Old Dock Elementary School and Whiteville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28472 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28472, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28472, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Career And College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4564 Chadbourn Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 788-6281
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 788-6281
Grades: 9-13
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Old Dock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12489 New Britton Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-2084
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-2084
Grades: PK-4
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Whiteville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
413 N Lee Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4189
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4189
Grades: 9-12
| 662 students
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S Martin L King Jr Ave
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-3546
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-3546
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Edgewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
317 E Calhoun Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-3121
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-3121
Grades: 3-5
| 454 students
Rank: #66.
North Whiteville Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S Martin Luther King Jr Av
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: #77.
Williams Township
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10400 James B White Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 653-3791
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 653-3791
Grades: PK-8
| 644 students
Rank: #88.
Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Bacon's Way
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 641-4042
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 641-4042
Grades: K-8
| 879 students
Rank: n/an/a
Whiteville Primary
Magnet School
805 Barbcrest Avenue
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-4119
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-4119
Grades: PK-2
| 501 students
28472, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nakina Alternative (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
9822 Seven Creeks Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8301
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8301
Grades: 6-10
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28472, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28472, NC include Columbus Career And College Academy, Old Dock Elementary School and Whiteville High School.
How many public schools are located in 28472?
9 public schools are located in 28472.
What percentage of students in 28472 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 28472 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28472?
28472 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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